Denton Area News Notes Big Millinery Opening and Local Events
Local 8 Department advertises a large millinery opening on October 6 and 7 at Mrs Jennie Stratford's. Denton Shirt Company to begin operation next Monday at the Wet Denton factory. Various notices include land sales, real estate ads, and political meetings with speakers like Gov. Justin N. Crothers and J. Pliny Covington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Tred Millinery
McHaine
Harvey I. Cooper
We J
Denton
Deutowan
Huis Town
Ticiup Bowes
Henry Ro Lewie
Vidhaine
Sieter
Denton Shirt Company
Sil
Britton de Vvans
Henry Powell
John We
Pemple Farm
Templesille
Henry R. Levis
Bryan, Kern & Covineton Club
Eilat
Jennie Statfor
Take
Phice
Dryan
Kern
Covington
Herne
Caroline County
Weley Richadd
Marydel
Vaso Lodsein
Place
Mesae
Samuel J. Massey
Chuice Ben Howe
Sudlersvle
Maon
Bruce Brumopius
Ollie Trice
Cambsids Steam Laundiny
Johnson's Stor
Jamash
Tatamar
Bo Alan Goleborough
Calvin Truce
Cambridge
Democratic Club
Hallboro
G. Lawrence Wilen
James HL. Nichols H
Ruthbury
Mier. Nichols
Geese Tt. Redden
Redden
An Durton
United State
Raynor
Ustin N. Crothers
J. Pliny Covington
William J. Odeen
Baltimore
Thomas
Smith
Ridgely
Williaam
Stewart
Laston
Lenborn
Spedden
New York and Baltimore ‘Transportation Company
Fower
Baltimore Sun
Harsey L. Cooper
George S. Raleigh
Anthony
John Buciok
Myerdale
John Huer
Thoma
W. Va
George A A. McDaniel
EE. H. Johnon
Hhores
Oxford
Silver Lake
Wilkes
Bell “F
Horseman of
Pennsylvania
Hfon
William Jennings Bryan
Prince of Peace
Personal and Social News from Caroline County
Prof Elmer Richardson of Illinois visits Denton and stays with his son in law and daughter Ernest Downes in Queen Annes county. He notes political shifts in the Middle West and Taft’s prospects while a Indiana contact predicts Democratic gains elsewhere. Several locals named nearby, with marriages and relocations, visits to Philadelphia and Baltimore, health concerns, and wedding plans noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imer Richardson
Iinois
Denton
Ernest Downes
Queen Anne's
Richardson
Chicago
Mr. Taft
Taft
Middle West
Indiana
Emory Turpin
Greensboro
Caroline
Mianu
Worcester
Hurpin
Missouri
Caroline County
Marty
Mir
Robert Raughley
Warrington
Raughley
Dover
Ceourse
Richard Percy
Cambridge
Cambridge Record
Mabel Shall
Shull
Greenboro
Robert Hating
Delaware
Wilmington
Wolf
Trastines
Nures
Wamhurst
Del
EW. Smith
Philadelphia
Diesel Institute
Smith
David Snape
New York City
Ethel Walheles
William Lewis Bower
Bower
Dunton
Boa. Truitt
First Church
Wahington
C. Harvey Towers
Wiss Nennie Avitts Tower
Wilmer Lerton Parker
Elarmony Methodist Lpicopal
Democrats Urge Registration Before October Sixth Voting
The message reminds Democrats to register by next Tuesday October 6 to be eligible to vote for Bryan. It stresses that unregistered voters cannot cast ballots and urges timely action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan, Kern and
Covington
Hillsboro Social Notes and Local Visits
Hillsboro records a stream of visitors and residents detailing travel to Baltimore Charleston St Louis and Queen Anne. Notable items include Elenore Clark Greenley resuming studies at Notre Dame and Miss Evelyn Fleming resigning as telephone operator. Community notices mention church service and local exchanges with changes in staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elenore Clark Greenley
Baltimore
George F. Beaven
Notre Dame
Roy Jump
Queen Anne
George Lightner
Charleston
West Virginia
Marry R. Barton
St. Louis
A. Clark Greenley
G. Lawrence Wilson
Elizabeth
Charles J. Stewart
K. FE. Buck
Front Royal
Vaz
Wubert Sydenuicker
Evelyn Fleming
Dr. Kelley
Wood
Centreville
Maud Gibon
Ridgels
Glandhe Smith
Annie Fleming
Telephone Exchange
Stephen P. Jump
Jacob J. Eiliott
Stewart & Jarrell
Ailie Clark
Wilmington
Harry Clark
Oppenland
Queen A Anne
Burrsville Social Roundup of Local Visitors and Illnesses
Burrsville notes list numerous visitors from Seaford Farnhurst Philadelphia and Philadelphia area relatives with households of Melvin Cahal and Smith. Illness concerns include James Breeding and Alexander Baker both seriously ill and a child in Satterfield family with appendicitis. Mary Thawley hosted a surprise party. Mary E Porter visits H S Johnson in Lee Mont Virginia. Iva Russell attended Farmington Sunday School convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angie Griffith
Jennie Creadick
Tlarrington
Annie
Florence Melvin
Philadelphia
Isomer
Della
Mary Thawley
Alexander Baker
Caddie Welsh
New York
Thomas Cahall
John Smith
Della Melvin
Mary E. Porter
Johnon
Lee Mont
Virginia
Iva Rusell
Farmington
Jolia Wright
Sidney Delong
Thomas Satterfield
Local people and visitors share a busy Delaware town weekend
Henderson and Cheswold residents are noted visiting relatives and hosting guests over the weekend. Miss Edith Goodwin of Cheswold spent time with her parents Mr and Mrs W H Goodwin. Rebecca Pippin left for Morristown NJ for a new job. Lula Marvel returned from Hayden's with her aunt Mrs Carroll Seeney. Frank Harris and children from Wilmington visited Mrs Harrie's mother Mrs Major Cohee. Ed Walls of Wilmington visited his parents. Mrs Mattie Smith of Ridgely spent a day with Miss Hannah Baughley. Mrs Pullen of Baltimore visited her daughter Mrs C J Clayville. Herbert Hudson of Delaware City appeared in town. Mrs Dr Downes of Preston guests Miss Anna Price. L L Clayville is at Girdle Tree for a few days. Elphonsie Goodwin is visiting in Dover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Prudhomme
Baltimore
Mir
R. J. Satterfield
Hattie Covey
Laura Wright
Martha Davi
Faston
Mary V. Wright
Pederalsburg
Win
Norns
Cora Whitton
Dover
Cora Dunn
Dr. Whitten
Isaac J. Moore
J. Ed. Nichols
Ty Lane Moore
Philadelphia
John W. Gootee
Waverly
Mimest Downes
Hayden
Queen Anne's County
Maryland University
G. Thomas Morgan
Emily Stevens
Ridgely
Talbot
Staniley Deakyne
Baltimore Star
Mary George
Ajr. Wright
New York
Edith Goodwin
Cheswold
W. H. Goodwin
Rebecca Pippin
Morristown
N. J
Lula Marvel
Carroll Seeney
Hayden's
Mia
Frank Harris
Wilmington
Harrie
Major Cohee
Ed. Walls
Nathan Walls
Mattie Smith
Hannah Baughley
Pullen
C. J. Clayville
Herbert Hudson
Delaware City
Dr. Downes
Preston
Anna Price
L. Clayville
Girdle Tree
Elphonsie Goodwin
Local Socials and Visits Highlight Week
Mrs. 11 F Collins of Preston returns home after seven weeks with daughter Mrs. Chas Howard. Hobbs family spent five days touring Hughesville area. Mrs. Booth of Salisbury recently guest of Miss Will Anthony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
11. F. Collins
Preston
Chas. Howard
H. C. Hobbs
Faily
Hughesville
Booth
Salisbury
Will Anthony
Wilmington visit and travels of local residents
Miss Ethel Baynard of Wilmington visited her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Layton. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Cahall returned from a pleasant visit to relatives at Delmar. Mrs. J. W. Peters spent a few days in Baltimore last week.
Greensboro visitors depart for Philadelphia after pleasant visit
Miss Elizabeth Carey and her sister Miss Margaret left last week for their Philadelphia home after visiting relatives and friends in this vicinity. Mr. R. R. Shull took Harvey Butler to the House of Reformation at Cheltenham a few days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Elizabeth Carey
Margaret
Philadelphia
R. R. Shull
Harvey Butler
Cheltenham
Real Estate Transfers in Caroline County September
Real estate transfers listed from Caroline County Land Records include Adelia M. Jefferson to Sallie K. Redhead in Federalsburg for 50 dollars, George Dew to M. Heviland for 38 acres, and multiple other deeds across districts with prices ranging from 75 to 5,000 dollars. Marriage licenses issued in September include Richard Smuthard and Alice Lee of Hillsboro, and several couples from Greensboro, Denton, and Federalsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelia M. Jefferson
Sallie K. Redhead
Federalsburg
Mary IF. Stevenson
George Dew
Willian Steffy
Rh. D. Jackson
William T. Elliot
Ridgely
Harvey L. Cooper
John Levecey
Marydel
A. Smith
Sarah F. Jarrell
James Hi. Small
Sarah M. Covey Et al
King J. Podd
Tafth
Cooper
Wellington Heather
William W. ‘Thomas
Denton
M. W. Heather
Harvey J. Cooper
Joshua Sparks
Nathan Hf. Cos
William ‘l L. Llines
William L. Poor
Warren Vansant
Markel L. Weaver
J. Edgar Weaver
Thomas E. Heather
William F. Allen
May Wright
Blandy & Noble
Henry R. Lewis
J. E. Pastorfield
West Denton
John W. Shewbrooks
M. C. Meredith
Hl. B. Lane
Lizzie G. Redden
TC. Wright
Josephine Efouse
Harry
Bastian
Greensboro
Walter W. Sparks
Pitt
John B. Reich
Gustave C. Reich
Pourth
Thomas Palma
James Lurianore
Vourth
Richard EF. Smuthard
Alice Lee
Hillsboro
Zedic Due
Amanda Parker
Willian Ts. Wyatt
Annie Bayard
Benjamin Johns
Ellsood
Marie Drngeins
Victon
Walter Gannon
Bertha Johnon
Federalsbur
Goldsboro to Have a Bank Soon Establishment Planned
A bank with 12000 capital will be ordained at Goldsboro with operations starting early next year. Promoters include Jo Spence Lapham Mada Jackson and many others as Goldsboro rapidly develops as a fruit shipping point second only to Ridgely on the Delaware and Chesapeake Railway. The bank aims to benefit packing houses farmers and local merchants across the First district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro
Jo Spence
Lapham
J. Mada Jackson
WL. L. Cooper
Robert Jarrell
Amington Breeding
George C. Johnson
W. J. Murphy
John Quillen
Preston C. Parvi
William J. Pritchett
C. [. Hollingsworth
J. Poster Clark
J. Frank Lane
George Sylvester
Isaac Gruwell
J. C. Kinnamon
M. I. Jarman
A. J. Bennett
C. L. Jarrell
W. 21
Mitchell
Delaware and Chesapeake
Ridgely
Resolutions of Respect for Parker at Denton church
The quarterly conference of Denton Methodist Protestant Church adopted resolutions honoring Burton W. Parker, a longtime member and official. It expresses appreciation for his faithful service and sorrow at his passing, directing minutes, calendar, and local papers to publish the notice. Committee members W. J. D. Lucas and AM Batis Stephens signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Methodist Protestant Church
Wuaekes
Burton W. Parker
Wabarias
Parker
W. J. D. Lucas
Batis Stephens
Comumittec
Court to Convene Next Monday with Two Judges
Court will be convened on Monday with Judges Adkins and Hopper likely to attend. Dockets are small and session may last less than a week. The Karabinos case against the P B and W Railroad, verdict given for 15000 and retrial granted, may be moved to another county. Also noted is the Sparks vs M D and W case, tied to a death of Mrs Sparks’ son at Denton depot years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adkins
Hopper
Karabinos
P. BL. & W. Railroad Company
Mary J. Sparks
M. D. & W. Company
Sparks
Denton
Old Friends Meeting House at Denton Undergoes Restoration
The property owner J E Tyler plans improvements to the Old Friends Meeting House near Denton. Supervisors Jonathan Eyjitts and Samuel Griffin will oversee the work. The grounds will be beautified to recall the once regular worship at the tiny plain structure from nearly a century ago. Nearby burial stones list names like Jonathan Tylor Rebecca M. Tylor Daniel P. Bowers and John G. Willis, who once toll-keeper at Denton Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends’ Meeting House
J. E. Tyler
Denton
Jonathan Eyjitts
Samuel Griffin
Yal
Evite
Jonathan Tylor
Rebecca M. Tylor
Daniel P. Bowers
Wm. S. Satterthwaite
John G. Willis
Mr. Willis
Denton Bridge
Orphans Court Proceedings Include Ward Sales and Accounts
In Orphans Court Tuesday Judges Clark Liden and Whetwood handled Annie E Wheeler guardian to Frances J Wheeler and Chester C Wheeler authorizing sale and investment in mortgages. Tred R Owens guardian to Harold R Roberts presented receipt and release. Executors James P T Cooper and Raymond Coates filed sale report for John Coates estate with ratification list. Harvey L Cooper administrator of Geo W Thomas presented final account and trustee for real estate sales audited funds. Anna B Parker appointed guardian to minor children bond filed and approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Clark, Liden and
Whetwood
Annie E. Wheeler
Frances J2. Wheeler
Chester C. Wheeler
James PT. Cooper
Raymond Coates
Harvey L. Cooper
Geo. WL Thomas
Geo. Wy.thomas
Anna B. Parker
Eastern Shore Volunteers hold 8th annual meeting at Preston
Sixty six members and seventeen visiting veterans attended from Denton area. Capt R D Winsor J F Roop and Richard Alburger were guests. Rev Udwin Gardner gave the welcome. Officers for the next year were elected: President Col J C Mulliken, vice president C M Davis, second vice president C F Cutchinson, secretary L W Botham, treasurer D R Aluharty, chaplain P F J Poulson. Next meeting set for Easton. Highlights included The Battle Hymn of the Republic sung by Rev Ralph Coursey and addresses by Rev Poulson and Mr Hutchinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Denton
R. D. Windsor
Messer
J. F. Roop
Richard Alburger
Udwin Gardner
Davis
Col
J.C. Mulliken
C. MM. Davis
C. F. Cutchinson
L. W. Botham
D. R. Aluharty
PF. J. Poulson
Easton
Ralph ‘I. Coursey
Mr. Poulson
Hutchinson
Maryland Day Special Programme For Thawley's Chapel
The Christian Indeavor Society of Thawley's Chapel will host a joint meeting of juniors and seniors Sunday evening for Maryland Day. The ladies of St Mary’s Guild plan a supper at Mrs Geo T Redden’s residence on Thursday evening October 8 from 5 to 8 30. Special services at Harmony M E Church are set for tomorrow morning with Rev EF Benson starting a sermon series on the Life of Daniel tomorrow evening. Rev J M Sheridan, President of the Maryland Annual Conference, will visit Grove on October 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Indeavor Society of
Thawley’s Chapel
Maryland
St. Mary's Guild
Geo. T. Redden
Harmony M. E. Church
EF. IT. Benson
Daniel
J. M. Sheridan
Grove
Death of Robert McGinniss, local farmer near Marydel
Robert McGinniss, about 30, a well known farmer near Marydel, died Tuesday after a long illness. He had appendicitis weeks earlier and underwent surgery in Philadelphia. Peritonitis followed after his return home, and he died within days. Funeral Thursday at Busick’s M E Church with Rev E H Derrickson officiating. burial in the church cemetery. He was a native of Queen Annes County. wife Mrs McGinness, daughter of John L Faulkner, and several children survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McGinniss
Marydel
Philadelphia
Busick
M. E. Church
E. H
David Brings the Ark to Jerusalem in Bible Analysis
A Bible lesson recounts David gathering 30,000 to fetch the ark to Jerusalem, disobeying God by using a cart, Uzzah’s death, the ark’s stay with Obededom, and its return by Levites. It emphasizes obedience to God and blessings for those who conform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Ark
Jerusalem
Israel
Hebron
Moses
Egypt
Canaan
Beza- Jee
Aholiab
House of
Abinadab
House
God
Helas
Aaron
Holy of Holies
Tabernacle
S.ii
Uzzah
Uzaah
Obededom
Holy City
Christ
Philadelphia Record
September Weather Report from Denton Maryland
September weather summary by B Mason Co operative Observer Denton Md notes mean maximum 78 mean minimum 54 and mean 66 for month highest 87 on September 12th lowest 36 on September 30th greatest daily range 35 and precipitation 2.28 inches with 1.79 inches in 24 hours on September 6th four days with 6.61 inches or more and 18 clear days four cloudy days six partly cloudy days prevailing wind northeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Mason
Co-operative Observer
Denton
Federalsburg Club Holds Large Local Membership
Federalsburg’s Bryan Kern Covington Club led by Bayard Nichols as president and Herman Noble as secretary lists a long enrollment including Bayard Nichol W R Breeding Harrison Tyler J P White J B Wright and many others. The town sees development with a new academy street school site a concrete block business house and a planned creamery and ice plant near the railroad as community facilities expand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Bryan, Kern & Covington Club
Bayard Nichols
J. 0
B. Wright
Herman Noble
Bayard Nichol
W. R. Breeding
H. PF. Stowell
Harrison ‘Tyler
J. P. White
J. B. Wright
BR. G. Pepper
LN. Willoughby
G. W. Dandy
I. P. Wheatly
CW. Jefferson
T. W. White
W. H. Handy
David B. McCrea
Arthur ‘T. Handy
J. CG. Noble
William Colbourn
A. R. Harper
Handy R. White
W. P. McKown
George E. Smith
Jerry Nichols
Thos. J. Nichols
W. J. Andrew
C. I. White
Noble & Hands
al. Bradley
Ensine Houe
Pool Drathers
Olc
Bussnes
Vesa, Helt & Co
Sallie A. William
Whch
Galloway
Revn
Aiderdine
Rochie
Hobbs
Carrie
Hallie Noble
Octavia Downes
New York
Esther ‘Sodd
Bride Street
HL Spicer
Masonic Hall to host Joshua Simpkins pastoral comedy
The Joshua Simpkins company presents a pastoral comedy drama at Masonic Hall Denton on Saturday October 3. The play follows country life in a Vermont village with three acts including Uncle Josh in Washington City and a dramatic full timber sawmill scene. Also advertised are wallpaper patterns window shades and a Baltimore company contact. Democrats urged to register by October 6 with Senator Rayner touring Maryland. Frost ends the tomato season in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Simpkins
Masonic Hall
Denton
Vermont
Josh
Washington City
Bryan, Kern
Covington
Rayner
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Concord Couple Weds as Local Services Continue
John Hignutt and Emma Breeding wed by Rev J R Cannon on Sunday. Extra meetings here persist with strong interest. Rev Lard of Burrsville assisted this week, and Rev W F Dawson of Church Hill will return next week to aid services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
John Hignutt
Emma Breeding
J. R Cannon
Lard
Burrsville
W. F. Dawson
Church Hill
Maryland campaign flood of oratory signals party rally
Baltimore report notes Democratic State Central Committee chair Vandiser received a telegram from National Committee chair Mack listing speakers for Maryland including Governors Glenn Hoke Smith and Senator Daniel with plans for Theodore Well and Senator Rayner. Taft Straus Hughes to speak for Republicans. County reports show rural Democrats solid. several towns and bankers favor Taft in some votes. Senator Smith backed Bryan. Blair Lee predicts 600 majority for Bryan in Montgomery. Committee One Hundred fund grows to 2500 then 30660 target, with Labor Federation secretary Metter predicting 70 percent union vote for Bryan in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Philadelphia Record
Vandiser
Democratic State Central Committee
Mack
National Committee
Maryland
Robert B. Glenn
North Carolina
John W. Daniel
Virginia
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Theodore Well
California
Rayner
Taft
Straus
Hughes
Alton KB. Parker
Richard Olney
Massachusetts
Haight
Bryan
Exyton
Crisfield
Chestertown
Salisbury
Snow Hill
Denton
Rockville
Frederick
Cumberland
Hagerstown
United States
John Walter Smith
Worcester
Blair Lee
Montgomery County
Lee
National
Vandiver
David L. Lewis
Congress
Bryan Committee
Field
Committee of One Hundred
Charles Metter
The
Federation of Labor
Union Labor
Joshua Simpkins at Masonic Hall Denton October 3
Rural comedy drama Joshua Simpkins comes to Masonic Hall in Denton on October 3 with an entertaining plot and abundant fun. A standout feature is a real timber sawmill in the third act, operated by a genuine saw. An excellent band and orchestra accompany the show. The noon program includes musicians dressed as farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Simpkins
Masonic Hall
Denton
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Ilinois
Emma Hill
Verne Melvin
Seaford
Verde Melvin
Farnhurst
Sharptown
Tromer Melvin
Church News
J. Ilarry Covington
Mr. Covington E
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